Lille defender Leny Yoro is set to fly to the United Kingdom for a medical with Manchester United to complete a move to Old Trafford.
Erik ten Hag and his recruitment team have made it a priority to bring in another defender during the summer transfer window, as both young defender Willy Kambwala and veteran Raphael Varane left the club this summer.
The Red Devils have already completed the signing of striker Joshua Zirkzee this summer to address their goalscoring woes and are now set to sign the centre-back.
According to the reliable David Ornstein of The Athletic, Yoro is headed to the UK for a medical examination.
Ornstein revealed that the defender would like to go to Real Madrid but with Lille accepting Man United's offer, the transfer is now close to being finalised.
Ornstein wrote:
BREAKING: Leny Yoro flies to UK for medical + to complete personal goals as Man Utd push to complete Lille signing. The 18-year-old defender was initially interested in #RMFC but #LOSC accepted an initial bid of 62 million euros from #MUFC – still working on it but now closed.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Leny Yoro flies to UK for medication + to complete personal goals as Man Utd push to complete signing from Lille. The 18-year-old defender initially liked #RMFC but #LOSC received an initial €62m #MUFC bid – still valid but now closed @TheAthleticFC
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) July 17, 2024
Yoro was Real Madrid's first choice to replace Nacho Fernandez, the departing veteran.
They were even willing to wait a year before signing the youngster on a free transfer, as his contract expires next summer.
Man United beat tough competition for Leny Yoro
However, it seems that Yoro has now been influenced by the Old Trafford project.
Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain were also interested in signing the talented French defender but it is Man United who are winning the race to sign him now.
The upcoming signing shows Man United's intention to sign the best talent in world football and support the manager to return the club to its glory days.
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